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Marie Reed Modernization Project Update – 3/24/2017
○ Continuation of Fire Protection Rooms, Corridors and Stairwells
○ Continuation of Fire Alarm Rough-In and Electrical Riser Installation
○ Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Rough-In’s to begin next week
● 2nd Floor Activities
○ Preparation Work for Elevator Mechanisms
○ Elevator ‘C’ Mechanisms Preparation
○ Continuation of Hanging Drywall and Painting
● Pool Area Activities
○ Excavate Elevator ‘A’ and West Pile Cap
○ Epoxy Coating the Garage
○ Stick Pin Insulation
■ Stick Pin Application​ is used to install insulation that normally would not have
anyway to adhere the insulation. Anchors are glued in place and used to support
rigid board and batt type insulation on walls, ceilings and roof application.
○ Excavation of Elevator Continuing
○ Erection of Pool Beams
● Sitework
○ Foundation Wall Waterproofing is ongoing
■ Foundation Waterproofing​ involves techniques and materials used to prevent
water from penetrating the basement of a house or a building.
○ Exterior Facade Point-Up and Cleaning
■ Repointing or “Point-Up”​ is the process of renewing the 'pointing, which is the
external part of mortar joints, in masonry construction. Over time, weathering
and decay cause voids in the joints between masonry units, usually in bricks,
allowing the undesirable entrance of water.
○ Sheet and Shoring
■ Sheeting and Shoring​ are typically used at construction sites in order to provide
temporary support of soil and existing structures.
○ Continuation of Pile Caps at West Foundation
■ A ​Pile Cap​ is a thick concrete mat that rests on concrete or timber piles that
have been driven into soft or unstable ground to provide a suitable stable
foundation.
Please see below for recent photos from the project site.

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Marie Reed Modernization Project Update – 3/24/2017
Concrete Formwork (at Main Entrance)
Formwork​ is the term given to either temporary or permanent ​molds​ into which ​concrete​ is
poured.